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And the most important skill is....?

From an employer's perspective, what is the most important skill for a job seeker to possess?

From Lisa Morrissey, Human Resources Manager, Common Market:

"In my opinion, the most important skill a job seeker should possess is strong interpersonal skills – not only the ability to positively and professionally interact with internal and external customers and effectively communicate with all levels of people, but also to do it in a genuine manner. If an applicant has strong interpersonal skills, they most likely can adapt and learn in any environment."

"There’s really no substitute for a strong work ethic. We want to hire people who show up for work willing to give 100% to the job at hand. We can train for skills, but there’s not a whole lot that we can do if someone isn’t willing to work."